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Hooded × Carrion Crow

Corvus cornix × corone

The Hooded × Carrion Crow is a special bird that has a mix of black and gray feathers. These clever birds can be found in many places and are known for their intelligence and social behavior.

Habitat: Urban areas, coastal areas

Appearance

The Hooded × Carrion Crow is a striking bird displaying a unique mix of its parents' plumage. Its body often shows a mottled or patchy appearance of black and dark grey, contrasting with fully black wings, head, and tail. This gives it a variable, often 'sooty' look.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyCorvidaeGenusCorvus
Hooded × Carrion Crow
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Hooded × Carrion Crow

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

A group of crows is called a 'murder' – a spooky name for smart birds!

Crows recognize human faces and can remember them for many years.

These clever birds learn to drop nuts onto roads so cars can crack them open!

They sometimes leave 'gifts' like shiny objects for people who feed them!

Special abilities

Ability

Sound Mimicry

Hooded × Carrion Crow can copy sounds they hear, like car alarms, because of flexible vocal cords that help them blend in.

Ability

Tool User

Hooded × Carrion Crow can figure out complex problems and use sticks as tools because of their large brains that help them find food.

Ability

Face Recognizer

Hooded × Carrion Crow has an amazing memory for faces, remembering both friendly and threatening humans, which helps them avoid danger.

Measurements & details

Length
48-52 cm
Wingspan
90-100 cm
Weight
0.4-0.6 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Clutch Size
3-6
Incubation
18-20 days

Diet & Feeding

A highly adaptable scavenger and hunter, eating almost anything they can find, from insects to carrion.

Age differences: Young chicks are fed mostly insects and soft foods by parents, then transition to adult omnivorous diet.

Primary Foods

  • Insects
  • Seeds
  • Small mammals
  • Carrion
  • Fruits
  • Eggs

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

Hunts adult crows, especially younger birds.

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Preys on crow eggs and chicks in nests.

eats

Common Vole

Microtus arvalis

Preys on small mammals like voles.

eats

Western Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Feeds on insects, including foraging bees.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Watch from a distance and don't feed wild birds, as they need to find their own food.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Hooded × Carrion Crow?

48-52 cm

What is Hooded × Carrion Crow's wingspan?

90-100 cm

How much does Hooded × Carrion Crow weigh?

0.4-0.6 kg

How long does Hooded × Carrion Crow live?

10-15 years

How fast can Hooded × Carrion Crow move?

55 km/h

What does Hooded × Carrion Crow eat?

A highly adaptable scavenger and hunter, eating almost anything they can find, from insects to carrion.

Where is Hooded × Carrion Crow usually found?

Urban areas, coastal areas

How does Hooded × Carrion Crow hunt?

Foraging

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